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Cartography of the Past, Present, and Future

October 28, 2025/in Events/by Ted MacKinnon

Join us for an upcoming CCA webinar, November 18th – “Cartography of the Past, Present, and Future” Celebrating 50 years of the Canadian Cartographic Association. Presenters will include Daniel Brendle-Moczuk, University of Victoria, Paul Heersink, Esri Canada, and more.

This online event will not only highlight the evolution of cartography over the past five decades, but also explore the innovative tools and approaches shaping the maps of tomorrow. Whether you are a student, researcher, professional, or simply someone fascinated by the way maps to tell stories, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow cartographer and map lovers in the field and reflect on the enduring importance of cartography in Canadian society and beyond.

This is a free event, but we ask that you register to save a spot. Click link above to find out more and how to register.

2025 Conference

February 3, 2025/in Conferences, Current Conference, Events/by Ted MacKinnon

The Canadian Cartographic Association (CCA) is pleased to announce its 50th annual conference and general meeting, CCA2025, May 21-22, to be held jointly with the 75th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG), from May 20th to 23rd, 2025 at Carleton University in Ottawa.

Canadian Geospatial Exposition

October 19, 2023/in Events/by Ted MacKinnon

The Canadian Geospatial Exposition and Career Fair in Calgary, taking place from November 6th to 8th, is set to unite the Canadian and international geospatial communities for an extraordinary national event. It marks the beginning of an annual series of geomatics technology events that promise to revolutionize the industry.

Tim Webster – Exploring Multiple Types of LiDAR Maps and Applications

Lidar Research Focused on Mapping & Modeling in Coastal Zones – Dr. Tim Webster at CCA 2021

December 16, 2021/in Presentations, Events, Videos/by Ted MacKinnon

Keynote Presentation from the CCA event titled “2021 CCA Conference – Connecting the Dots for Multi-Dimensional Mapping” held May 26, 2021, where various members highlighted some contemporary discussions on LiDAR technology, web mapping, flood mapping, forestry, and Indigenous mapping in Canada.
Tim Webster provides an overview of the principles of lidar, describing the fundamental properties of the technology and details of various lidar platforms (airborne topographic, terrestrial, mobile, drone, bathymetric).

Geospatial Data Analysis – Anita Graser Keynote Presentation CCA 2021 Annual Conference

December 12, 2021/in Presentations, Events, Videos/by Ted MacKinnon

Keynote Presentation from the CCA event titled “2021 CCA Conference – Connecting the Dots for Multi-Dimensional Mapping” held May 25th, 2021. Here Anita Graser demonstrates open source technologies, many that integrate with QGIS, and emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary communication within teams to turn data into insight and understanding.

Empowering the Workforce of the Future with IoT and AI – Steve Liang

December 10, 2021/in Presentations, Events, Videos/by Ted MacKinnon

Keynote Presentation from the CCA event titled “2021 CCA Conference – Connecting the Dots for Multi-Dimensional Mapping” held May 25th, 2021. Here Steve Liang shares his vision for using Internet of Things (IoT = sensor network) data, including geospatial data, and intelligent automation (affordable, accurate enough predictions) to help workers focus on tasks requiring higher-level judgement to improve safety, productivity and decision making.

The Critical Importance of Historical Indigenous Cartography with Contributions to Euro/American/Canadian Cartography by Dan Cole

Critical Importance of Historical Indigenous Cartography with Contributions to Canadian Cartography (Mapping in Indigenous Contexts)

November 16, 2021/in Presentations, Events, Videos/by Ted MacKinnon

The video by Robert Gustas was one of the presentations from the CCA event titled “Mapping in Indigenous Contexts” held October 27, 2021, where various members highlighted some contemporary Indigenous cartography, GIS, and remote sensing projects in Canada.

Archaeological Remote Sensing with Indigenous Communities - William T. D. Wadsworth

Archaeological Remote Sensing with Indigenous Communities (Mapping in Indigenous Contexts)

November 16, 2021/in Presentations, Events, Videos/by Ted MacKinnon

The video by Robert Gustas was one of the presentations from the CCA event titled “Mapping in Indigenous Contexts” held October 27, 2021, where various members highlighted some contemporary Indigenous cartography, GIS, and remote sensing projects in Canada.

Using Shell Middens to Explore Indigenous Population Change - Robert Gustas

Using Shell Middens to Explore Indigenous Population Change (Mapping in Indigenous Contexts)

November 16, 2021/in Presentations, Events, Videos/by Ted MacKinnon

The video by Robert Gustas was one of the presentations from the CCA event titled “Mapping in Indigenous Contexts” held October 27, 2021, where various members highlighted some contemporary Indigenous cartography, GIS, and remote sensing projects in Canada.

Survey and Critique of Historical Ethnographic Maps of North America – Kenneth Favrholdt

Survey and Critique of Historical Ethnographic Maps (Mapping in Indigenous Contexts)

November 15, 2021/in Presentations, Events, Videos/by Ted MacKinnon

The video by Kenneth Favrholdt was one of the presentations from the CCA event titled “Mapping in Indigenous Contexts” held October 27, 2021, where various members highlighted some contemporary Indigenous cartography, GIS, and remote sensing projects in Canada.